Flying Boat Cottages

Awaken your senses with a morning swim or barefoot stroll on the beach just below your cottage. Spend the day drifting in a holiday haze, lounging in your private terrace garden or unwinding at the nearby Island Spa. As the sun dips low, savour a seafood supper with ocean views before opening your balcony doors and falling asleep to the gentle rhythm of the waves.

The Flying Boat Cottages take their name from the World War I seaplane base that once called this sandy stretch above Farm Beach home. Today, these elegant, New England-style houses rank among the finest accommodation on the Isles of Scilly.

Floor-to-ceiling patio and balcony doors frame breathtaking views across the harbour - toward the distant flash of Bishop Rock lighthouse, the rugged cliffs of Bryher’s Shipman Head, and Cromwell’s Castle standing sentinel over the channel.

Many cottages offer direct beach access, making them the perfect escape for sea swimmers and sand-between-your-toes beach lovers. Inside, cosy yet contemporary interiors welcome you year-round, with wood-burning stoves, original artwork, superfast WiFi, satellite and Smart TV (with access to your own streaming accounts).

With all the island’s facilities just a short walk away, you’re perfectly placed. Yet gaze across the harbour at sunset, and chances are your only company will be the oystercatchers.

Throughout your stay, you’ll enjoy inclusive access to Tresco Abbey Garden, the Island Spa leisure facilities, outdoor pools, tennis courts, and even golf on neighbouring St Mary’s.